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Parachute

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My mind is open
It has to be
Yet find myself tangled
In a tree

The wind
It wrestles
The safety line
As I hang with the birds
A silent wind chime

The breeze of emotion
Blows this way and that
The sun on my skin..
Then the rain caveat

My silky voice trembles
I just shouldn't be here
"The fates have designed you
This landing place, dear"

The view is amazing
Every moment you fall
Yet get trapped in the elements
Every hail-storm and squall

When the branches entangle
They can claw and then tear
So come back to enfold me
Crease me neatly with care

I just want to return
To that whistling door
The propellor is cut back
And we step-out once more

For this view is amazing
But is there to be shared
I'm designed to be open
Not land-locked, ensnared

Yes our minds can be unfurled
It's the best we can be
The leap from the sky
What it takes to feel free

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/22/2023 1:03:00 PM

Intriguing angle for a parachutist, Sam... Just remember: Beware of bargains on parachutes and dental services. ~ Courtesy of my dentist.

Sam Scott
Date: 9/22/2023 3:49:00 PM

Pulling teeth and pulling a rip-cord may not have the full synergy. But I take on the advice Gershon, thanks for stopping by :)

Ink Empress

Date: 9/20/2023 8:03:00 AM

“ im designed to be open, not land locked ensnared” what a brilliant and moving line so well read, and presented. The imagery and depth of this, how sometimes we can be stuck too, and crestfallen, yet, is there where we truly belong? If we let our mind to unfurl and breakfree, we would reach beyond anywhere physically attainable: loved this . Philosophical touch in this write. Very intriguing and soulful! As always you’ve nailed it

Ink Empress
Date: 9/20/2023 8:42:00 AM

Thank you sam you are too kind lol. Its a shame we cant use emoji on here.

Sam Scott
Date: 9/20/2023 8:12:00 AM

You are always so overwhelming attentive and I feel so encouraged x To be honest you are one of the people on here that make me want to keep coming back, so here's to you Inky friend, as your poetry and presence is a magnificent joy (*raises glass emoji*).

Karen Jones

Date: 9/20/2023 7:24:00 AM

Love this.

Sam Scott
Date: 9/20/2023 8:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Karen :)

Tom Woody

Date: 9/20/2023 5:45:00 AM

There's a bit of humor here, right? A parachutist stuck in a tree? Still, grateful to be alive and enjoying the view

Tom Woody
Date: 9/20/2023 5:55:00 AM

Your welcome and yes, poetry is always subjective. Plus, I'm not too deep lol

Sam Scott
Date: 9/20/2023 5:50:00 AM

If you would like there to be Tom.. feel free to read it that way. In fact this morning on a walk, I spotted an 'un-manned' parachute in a tree.. I thought I would personify it (strangely) but this may well be loaded with metaphor too. You decide :) Always appreciate you stopping by Tom (and thanks for the Blog mention!!) :))